HELP...How Can I unlock a Sprint Mogul to work on AT&T

madtreed · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 10:35 AM

This is off topic but does anyone know how can I unlock a Sprint Mogul to work on AT&T or Verizon service? My friend has a really old phone phone and I want to give him my mogul but he has at&t any ideas? I would appreciate the info/help..

thanks

wILLk0r3 818 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 10:39 AM

The 6800 on Sprints network is a CDMA phone which does not use a SIM card. ATT phones are GSM and use a SIM card. You won't be able to use a Sprint phone on the ATT network.

madtreed · #3 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 10:49 AM

Yeah i figured that, how about unlocking it with verizon?

ViPaDawG · #4 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 11:14 AM

your friend has AT&T, what good will a verizon phone do him?

wILLk0r3 818 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 11:44 AM

I remember reading something stating that Sprint and Verizon will activate each others phones if the ESNs are clear but I don't know anything about that first-hand.

badutahboy · #6 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 12:59 PM

Verizon generally doesn't activate foreign esn, although I think they announced that they're going to start...

If Verizon will accept the ESN, it's pretty simple to get basic voice/text working... but pic mail and internet requires a little more work... the verizon store MIGHT be able to provision your handset, but that's doubtful.. the easier way is to upgrade your bootloader and download a rom built for verizon.

I've flashed about 30 moguls to cricket.. it's not that tough of a process.. but again, the key to the whole thing is getting the other carrier to accept the ESN.

**aznmode** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 07:37 PM

If he really wants to stay with AT&T just give him the phone and tell him to sell it and use the money to get a Tilt. If he cant afford a new one get a used one on ebay or market place here.

badutahboy · #8 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aznmode

If he really wants to stay with AT&T just give him the phone and tell him to sell it and use the money to get a Tilt. If he cant afford a new one get a used one on ebay or market place here.

He'd be about $100 short for the tilt, but this is a pretty good idea.

ViPaDawG · #9 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by badutahboy

He'd be about $100 short for the tilt, but this is a pretty good idea.

you can get a refurb for 150 w/ new contract.